The founder of Yale’s Privacy Lab is worried by the coming...
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on January 14, 2020. Since then, Sean O’Brien has joined us as...
Google’s acquisition of Fitbit is key to the IoT-controlled privacy hellscape...
This post was originally published on January 9, 2020
Ever since Google took control of Fitbit last year in a...
Governments are demanding user data from Facebook in record numbers
According to Facebook’s latest transparency report, government requests for user data reached their highest level ever in the first...
Google’s smart city project: A privacy hot button
The Quayside project in Toronto has courted more controversy than excitement. Is Google upfront about its intentions?
What is an e-signature, and how does it work?
If you’ve recently signed a new job contract, finalized the lease on an apartment, or confirmed a loan online,...
Would you trade your privacy for free apps? Some don’t have...
Every time you grant an app permission to access your contacts or listen to your microphone, you’re giving the...
What is spyware and how do I remove it?
Identity theft affected nearly 15 million Americans last year, racking up 4 billion USD in losses. And if you...
4 new cybersecurity threats in 2019
Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and with more consumers making transactions online, you can be sure that hackers aren’t far away.
Why Facebook is the tool of choice for government manipulation
The Global Disinformation Order, a new study by the Oxford Internet Institute, confirms our worst fears about governments’ use...
Are at-home DNA tests worth the privacy risks?
I admit I’ve always been intrigued by DNA testing kits. My family lineage is complex, spanning a range of...
